Cobb - 1st Shift Hatchery Maintenance Generalist in wadesboro

Maintenance Generalist

This position is responsible for maintaining and repairing hatchery infrastructure. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Perform all items on the Manufacturer's recommended preventive maintenance program.
• Change motors in incubators and hatchers, change wall receptacles, replace ends on cords, change light fixtures, wire single and three phase motors, read and understand a voltmeter and ammeter.
• Basic knowledge to repair and troubleshoot HVAC units and evap coolers.
• Troubleshoot and repair motherboard and PLC on equipment.
• Repair and replace equipment associated with offal, including macerator, pump, and motor.
• Knowledge of chillers, including temperature and pressure set points and current.
• Troubleshoot high-speed, dock, and Chase Durris doors.
• Meet all certification requirements for wearing a full face respirator.

Biosecurity/animal welfare requirements include:

• Showering, changing clothing and footwear before entering the facility.
• Avoiding avian species and signing the Company Biosecurity and Animal Welfare Guidelines.

Physical demands and work environment include:

• Performing physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Using safe lifting techniques and regularly pushing or pulling 500 lbs. and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, balancing, stooping, bending, and hearing.
• Working on wet, slippery surfaces and in various environments.
• Wearing personal protective equipment and handling chemicals.
• Following safety policies and procedures.

Starting wage is $22.95/hour plus additional shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends. Competitive benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short and long term disability, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance, 401(k), stock purchase plan, tuition-free programs, new hire referral incentives, sign-on bonus, paid vacations, paid holidays, over time eligibility, and earned time off.